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Is the Freedom of Information Act delivering on its promise?
For a democracy to be by the people and for the people, what do the people need to know? The Freedom of Information Act is central to answering that …
2 months, 1 week ago
The big influence of big sugar
The U.S. is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. And for more than 200 years, the sugar industry has gotten special protections from the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Should fans be able to alter the music they love using AI?
Spotify is set to launch a new tool that will enable subscribers to create cover versions and remixes of their favorite songs – using AI. What that c…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What makes baseball magic
Curses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical traditions o…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
What does the Iran peace memo mean for the U.S.?
President Trump promised regime change in Iran, no nuclear development and a restabilization of the region. Now that the U.S. and Iran have signed a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What Frederick Douglass warned us about America
In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered what many consider the best abolitionist speech of all time. He asked, “What, to the American slave, is your 4t…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is there a right (or wrong) way to love America?
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches – the birth of this nation will be celebrated by millions. But what does it mean to be truly patriotic in t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay's restoration?
The oyster is a huge part of coastal culture and economy in the U.S. But a historic sewage spill and climate change could put decades of restoration …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Meghna Chakrabarti in conversation with American historian Heather Cox Richardson
Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their …
2 months, 3 weeks ago